3syllables
distempered
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distempered is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, distempered is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofdistempered
1verb
- To temper or mix unduly; to make disproportionate; to change the due proportions of.
- To derange the functions of, whether bodily, mental, or spiritual; to disorder; to disease.
- To deprive of temper or moderation; to disturb; to ruffle; to make disaffected, ill-humoured, or malignant.
- To intoxicate.
- To paint using distemper.
- To mix (colours) in the way of distemper.
Example: "to distemper colors with size"
1adjective
- Affected with or suffering from distemper.
Synonyms: diseased
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